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Trane XV95 or Carrier Infinity 96

I live in the tri-valley in California and thinking about replacing my HVAC unit. it is a single story about 1600 sq ft. It is a upflow system with all the duct work in the attic. Both of the companies has high marks and is similar in price about $200 difference. Any Suggestions?

The XV95 is a great machine but the XB300 is not. I'd boot that option in favor of the XR13 which likely will get 14 SEER with the 95.

The Infinity 96 is equally nice and can use the Infinity control. The 24ABC6 is a basic 16 SEER unit so a long way from the XB300.

How did they determine A/C size? Is this desert climate? 3 tons for 1600 sq ft is a lot. Be sure they are using R8 flex ducts. That helps keep attic heat out of the ducts.

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Thanks. The original AC was 2.5 Tons and original to the house in 1977. They calculated 600 sq ft for each ton and factored in that we had high ceiling. The weather is about 85-95 in the summer and maybe 10-15 days out of the year reaches over 105.

Duct Layout improvement and some building envelope sealing would likely enable you to use a 2.5 Ton unit.

Thanks! I am replacing my current ducts with R8 flex. Out of the 4 contractors i saw 2 quoted me with 2.5 tons and 2 quoted 3 tons to factor in the high ceiling. I know both are great systems but not sure to go with which one.